Magic Moments

I'm so excited! I just ordered my Limited Edition Magic Moments paper pack by Close To My Heart! I can't wait to get my hands on this pack! I also ordered my alphabet chipboard. It comes in so many different alphabet shapes per pack! For example you have one whole sheet of "A"'s and about 10 or more different variations of the alphabet "A". I just LOVE this and for only $3.25 each alphabet page! Stay tuned--coming May 1st! Click here http://crazy4stamps.myctmh.com/ to order yours!!

I Love Dogs Soooo Much!

Here's a double page layout I did of Adam (Gary and Sarah's son--Savannah & Gigi's Baby Brother) of him following my dog (Gigi) around JUST to touch her! LOL. I get a kick out of it EVERY time! I think it's just SOO CUTE and Gigi just loves kids so much; you can tell he's feeling the power standing over her! LOL...

Baby Im a Star

I sooo love this paper. I got it at Michael's with my 50% off coupon. :) I had to do a layout of my Goddaughter, Savannah with her cute little pose. She's such a SuperStar to me. I placed this next to Gigi's layout (her Sis), Sophisticated Beauty.

Sophisticated Beauty

Here is the layout I did of the photo I took of my Goddaughter, Gigi at Universal Studios. This was her Special Birthday Outfit! She is ALWAYS ready to model for me at the sight of the camera! Isn't she adorable?

I created this layout from the Spring Fling Swap gifts I got from my dear Friend, Jessica from SNS. I cut the flowers out to give them a 3-D look from a 2nd pattern paper. The blue was a very pale blue, but I really liked the paper and the way the pink pops out!

THANK YOU!

to the wonderful guys at Toyota of Santa Monica, Jim and Hutch! They delivered--literally on their promise and truck is in MINT beautiful dent/scratch free condition! Thank you SO MUCH for a WONDERFUL deal and for delivering Louie's new Toy to us! We couldn't be HAPPIER with our purchase and for treating us like Family! :) Contact Hutch at seanhutchinson@lacarguy.com!

...and thank you to Claire, the Finance Manager for giving us a lower interest rate than our original quote! That was the icing on the cake to name a few things such as the extended warranty and GAP insurance--the beauty of it was, getting those 2 items actually LOWERED our payments! You are brilliant! ;)

Scrapping Tonight!

I am SOOO SCRAPPING Tonight! I'm tired of NOT scrapping, I've been sooo busy. I'm going to be scrapping with my Spring Fling goodies I got from Jessica!

Done with Finals!

Who would have thought that school could be so HARD sometimes? Whew! I was sooo HAPPY to get my FINALS done for my Critical Thinking and Effective Essay Writing Courses. I had to write a 1,750 word essay on my chosen Topic for my Effective Essay course and Critical Thinking--well that's a WHOLE other thing! I had to identify: Principal Issues, Bias's, Ambiguity, Credibility, Rhetorics....well, you get the idea!

For my Effective Essay Course, I found that the writing process is much more detailed and structured than one might think. I have definitely become a better writer. Maybe it will help me with my Scrapbooking Journalling. Yes, I always have my mind in the Scrappy Gutter! LOL.

Today I begin my courses that will actual contribute to my Major! I'm SOO EXCITED! You have no idea! I have been in school now for 5 months and have completed 4 courses with a total of 12 college credits towards my Associate's. Just think, in another 5 months I'll have 24 under my belt! I need a total of 60 to complete my program.

Relo Update!

We just got back from Arizona and have decided on Plan B. We are heading out to Henderson, Nevada. I've applied on 4 positions at the hospital in Kingman, AZ; and we had no such luck there. So, we've decided to take our time and relocate to Henderson, NV; we'll start job searching in a couple of months. There is not much rush at this point. We will leave when it's "time". I'm happy about the fact that I have family in Henderson; huge plus! :) So look for more updates later!

In addition, Gigi is fully healed on the "back-end", thankfully! I am so relieved as I am sure that she is too. I no longer give her the cream and she's still on antibiotics, just to be safe, of course. I have removed that ring and she's much happier.

What a DRAG!

My poor Little Gigi got attacked by the Mean Ol' Anal Glands Monster! Every dogs worse nightmare--for sure! Sunday I took her in and had her expressed. Well, She dragged herself for a couple of days and by Tuesday, she did so much damage to the exterior of her bottom from licking and dragging, that I had to take her into the vets! Poor thing was in so much pain! I felt horrible for not taking her in on Monday! Honestly, I didn't think it was that bad until I saw it Tuesday morning and I was HORRIFIED! I called at 8am got her in at 9:30 and ointment and antibiotics and 1 day later, it's a HUGE improvement, but still has a lot to go!

She hated the "lampshade" collar so much and I was so afraid she'd choke herself that I got her the "donut" looking collar. It works FANTASTIC! I recommend it and for only $21 at PetSmart WELL worth it! Hopefully, by the time we take our trip to Arizona this week, she'll be much better! What I love about this new collar is that you loop the "everyday collar" through it and it's velcro and comes off easily but not too easy where she can remove it--it secured with the "everyday collar". I especially love that she can eat and drink her water w/out having to remove it!

Check out her new collar... don't you love the pretty Spring Flowers?

Frames for Savannah and Gigi

I ordered these decorative canvas frames from my friend Penney last year from Creative Memories! This is what I made for my 2 Goddaughter's for Christmas for their bedrooms!

Universal Studios

My Cousin Sarah, her hubby, Gary and their 3 beautiful children and I all went to Universal Studios. I had soo much fun with her and all her precious kiddos! They are so cute! Their visits are always welcomed!

7 Months since my last blog-session...

Yes I am a BLOG Sinner! rofl.... I haven't blogged in so long I may have forgotten how to. Let's see..since I last blogged I passed the Holidays, New Years, Valentine's and even Easter! So much has happened since my last Blog-session that I don't even know where to begin!

We are moving to Arizona -- our actual lease starts on May 1st. I can't wait and I am so excited! This weekend we are going to sign our new lease and leave our deposit! Beautiful!

We are going to take our dog, Gigi! We stay in a great Dog-Friendly place! Can't wait to introduce her to our new digs and our Landlord, I know will love her!

Check out our new digs!